BLT is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife habitats, scenic views, watershed parcels, forests and other open spaces. It works with residents to identify parcels and pursues the purchase or gifting of these spaces. The organization publishes a monthly newsletter and allows the public to attend meetings.
The Aquidneck Land Trust strives to preserve the open space and natural beauty of Aquidneck Island. The nonprofit was founded in 1990 by local residents and in 1993 secured its first conservation easement.
In the late 1990s, the Aquidneck Land Trust set a goal of conserving 2,000 acres. In October 2008, they reached and surpassed that goal.
The ALT is currently overseen by more than 20 trustees and an advisory board of just as many. A full-time staff also manages operations.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary has several miles of nature trails and features guided tours and organized events for children and adults. Felix Neck is known for its children's nature classes, guided kayaking tours and stargazing. Admission to this Audubon Society property is $4 for non-members and $3 for members, children 12 and under and seniors.
Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association is a non-profit organization started 30 years ago by environmental activists to support wetlands projects and preservation across San Diego's South Bay. It currently sponsors a campaign to eliminate non-native plants from local wetlands and also partners with the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound is an advocacy group with a primary focus on keeping a The Cape Wind plant, a wind turbine field, from being implemented in Nantucket Sound.